One of the most common questions I get asked is “what is the best century training program”? This is not an easy question to answer as every rider is different and has very unique bodies. Each person will respond differently to varying training loads, intensities and conditions. It is these almost limitless variables that confuses Read more

A cycling training program for longer rides can become drainage on body food stores and fluids. Those who have progressed to this level of fitness should include thought over incorporating a nutrition plan in order to maintain a long-term level of physical exercise. Without a source of food the body will crave nutrition for sustained […] Read more

What The Heck Is Carbohydrate Cycling? What the heck does this mean? Cycling carbs..HU? Well, if you are trying to get rid of some extra pounds, or are training for a big event then Carbohydrate cycling could be just what you need to get over that plateau, and reach your goals! What I want to […] Read more

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the main energy source for endurance sports. There are a vast amount of carbohydrate sources and picking the right source is crucial to get the best out of your diet and nutrition for race performance. Generally speaking natural sources of carbohydrates (oats, brown rice, sweet potato, fruit, veg) are preferable as Read more

The body’s main store of energy is called Glycogen (Pronounced gly-ko-gen), Glycogen consists of lots of glucose molecules joined together to form a chain. Stocking up your glycogen stores is crucial for your road bike training. When you eat carbohydrates, your body stores them as glycogen. There are two types of Carbohydrates, simple and Read more

If you are planning to follow a weight loss diet, then you should continue reading this article. In this article, you will learn 3 main issues – what is calorie cycling diet, why is it more effective than a low calorie diet plan and how to plan your own weight loss diet that really works. […] Read more

There are many carb cycling meal plans out there, however, not all of them are going to have the foods that you like on them. So, maybe it’s time to create one of your own. Here I will show you what types of foods, and why they should be going into your meal plans. The […] Read more

Long distance cycling is growing in popularity.Whether it’s a charity century ride or one of the long distance races that are available, people are looking to increase performance in longer events. Many factors will affect you long distance performance but bike fit and set-up is one of the easiest to make improvements quickly. When the Read more

Training for a century can be one of the most rewarding and pleasurable experiences if done correctly. This article will explain how you can turn your training from a chore into one of the most rewarding parts of your life that has the potential to change you for the better. Let me explain what I […] Read more

Developing a successful bicycle century training program for yourself can be a daunting task. It can be very difficult to know where to begin, let alone know how to get yourself in shape to ride for 100 miles. Many people who decide to ride a century get information overload and simply abandon any formal training […] Read more